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Searching for my great grandfather, Jim McGookin, a British Soldier who died in India of "the fever"  c, 1881-1882. The Londonderry Royal Garrison Artillery Miltia listed two men with names similar to my great grandfather's name: James McGuckin, born Balinderry, Londonderry and James McGuigan, born Dungiven, Londonderry. Looking for someone who has information about either of these men which might help me determine whether one of them is the man I am looking for. I don't know where or when my great grandfather was born. His daughter was born in 1879, but her never married her mother. Thank you.

 

 

Rorer46

Wednesday 29th Jan 2020, 10:46PM

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  • 17806   Private William McGookin  01/05/2020

    Personal Details

    Regiment/Service: 9th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (British Army)

    Date Of Birth: 03/06/1896

    Died: 01/07/1916 (Killed in Action)

    Age: 20

    Summary  

    William McGookin was the second son of William and Rachel McGookin and the brother of John and Margretta of Donaghrisk, Tullyhogue, Cookstown, and later of Blackhill, Cookstown. William was a member of Tullyhogue Company of Ulster Volunteers and a member of Derryraghan L.O.L. 131. Two members of his Company wrote to his home to say that they had seen William being hit by a bullet and he had died instantly.

    17806   Private William McGookin

     

    Dated added: 30/12/2015
    Last updated: 01/05/2020
    Personal DetailsRegiment/Service:9th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (British Army)Date Of Birth:03/06/1896Died:01/07/1916 (Killed in Action)Age:20Summary   William McGookin was the second son of William and Rachel McGookin and the brother of John and Margretta of Donaghrisk, Tullyhogue, Cookstown, and later of Blackhill, Cookstown. William was a member of Tullyhogue Company of Ulster Volunteers and a member of Derryraghan L.O.L. 131. Two members of his Company wrote to his home to say that they had seen William being hit by a bullet and he had died instantly.https://www.cookstownwardead.co.uk/person.asp?casualtyid=149

    bluenoser100

    Tuesday 2nd Feb 2021, 03:57AM

  • Hi I'm sorry this won't help you I just noticed he was born after the date you said the daughter was and the message doubled.

    bluenoser100

    Tuesday 2nd Feb 2021, 04:02AM

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